Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Meets Its Match

As climate change brings more red tides, a protein from the American bullfrog might provide protection from paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Aug 14, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Going Fishing for Ghost Gear

Scientists are developing tracking tags to help catch lost fishing gear.

Aug 12, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Do Salmon Make Decisions as a Group?

A series of studies suggests migrating salmon work together to find their way home—and get lost when there aren’t enough of them to make a decision.

Aug 9, 2019 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Jurassic Ark

For millions of years, ancient life hitched a ride across the seas on gigantic Jurassic crinoids.

Jul 29, 2019 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Scientists Are Teaching Sturgeon How to Hunt

They hope the training program will help the imperiled fish bounce back from the brink of extinction.

Jul 26, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

The Benefits of Marine Protected Areas Spill into Neighboring Waters

A new genetic analysis demonstrates the spillover effect in action, showing that fish leave marine protected areas for fishable waters.

Jul 12, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Gastrophysicists Are Using an Audiovisual Experience to Make Jellyfish More Appetizing

Jellyfish are emerging as a sustainable seafood option, but can Westerners be convinced to indulge in this tasteless delicacy?

Jul 8, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Bringing Power to India’s Electricity Deserts

Floating solar cells and engines fueled by cow dung are bringing reliable power to Visakhapatnam.

Jul 4, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes